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Weather & Climate in Támara, Honduras

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Támara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,583 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,583 ft (1,092 m)
Area77.8 sq mi (201.5 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates14.1691°N, 87.3407°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.5"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

240 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 115 km 38 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 104 km 218 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 101 km 226 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 114 km 10 km
Apr 3, 1999 26 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.4 145 km 33 km
May 6, 2018 10 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.4 142 km 10 km
Feb 17, 2022 25 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.2 150 km 67 km
May 6, 2018 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.2 129 km 10 km
Sep 6, 2022 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 137 km 17 km
May 6, 2018 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador M5.2 120 km 10 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 118 km 33 km
Feb 26, 2024 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.0 141 km 185 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 136 km 10 km
Jul 13, 1990 35 km NW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.0 144 km 22 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 132 km 192 km
Aug 17, 2013 14 km NNE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M4.9 145 km 173 km
Mar 19, 1999 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras M4.9 112 km 191 km
May 6, 2018 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.9 111 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 118 km 10 km
May 6, 2018 4 km NW of Intipucá, El Salvador M4.8 132 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2020 Iota Category 1 86 mph 237 km
2007 Felix Category 1 - 264 km
2001 Iris Category 4 144 mph 263 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 161 mph 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake - - 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (98 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 98 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 105 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 113 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 132 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 135 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 141 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 146 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 148 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 151 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 152 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 162 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 167 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 174 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 182 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
February 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 69°F (20°C) 8.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
August 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 8.7 in Wettest
October 67°F (19°C) 6.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
December 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Támara has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 62°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.5").

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